Human Resources Director (Ref : CA/HRD/20261023-1)

Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 3,000,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited is seeking an Experienced Human Resources Director to lead the HR function, shape people strategy and ensure alignment with the NGO’s mission. The role oversees talent acquisition, compensation, performance, engagement, and risk management in a high‑demand environment.

The candidate should bring at least 10 years in HR, with 5+ in management, and fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above from a recognised university in Business Administration or HRM.
• At least 10 years in human resources management, with at least 5 years in a managerial role; NGO or large organisations advantageous.
• Strong organisational and leadership ability with a strategic mindset for people development.
• Able to work independently and under high pressure.
• Experience administering insurance programs and staff health and safety.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement HR strategies, initiatives and programs aligned with the organisation’s goals.
• Oversee the full spectrum of HR functions including talent acquisition, remuneration, performance management, employee relations and engagement, and personnel administration.
• Review organisation structures to drive effectiveness and identify HR issues to resolve.
• Provide timely expert HR advice based on extensive analysis.
• Lead HR initiatives and change programs to attract and retain talent and foster servanthood leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic HR

People development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration or Human Resources Management

Job description

Human Resources Director (Ref : CA/HRD/20261023-1)

The Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited has provided a wide range of social services since 1966 and is one of the largest NGOs in Hong Kong. Our services encompass a wide spectrum, from caring for infants and toddlers to supporting the elderly, from promoting physical and mental health to offering rehabilitation care, from community support to residential care, from life education to end-of-life care, from social work intervention to interdisciplinary team collaboration. We also provide food assistance, community living room, and transitional housing to grassroots families.

We currently employ 3,500 staff and operate 250 service units across Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangzhou.

Human Resources Director

(Ref : CA/HRD/20261023-1)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of the Welfare Council, the incumbent is responsible for all matters relating to human capital management and ensuring alignment with the Welfare Council’s overall mission and vision.

Responsibilities:

Formulate and implement human resources strategies, initiatives and programs that support the institution’s goals and objectives;

Formulate and oversee the delivery as well as execution of the full spectrum of human resources function, including but not limited to talent acquisition and retention, compensation and remuneration, performance management, employee relations and engagement, personnel administration, etc.;

Conduct regular review of organisation structures to drive effectiveness;

Identify human resources issues and formulate as well as execute solutions;

Provide timely expert human resources advice based on extensive analysis;

Act as a business partner to support service units and provide solid people solutions to encounter the economic and social challenges;

Lead and drive human resources initiatives and related change programs to strengthen the Welfare Council’s capacity to attract and retain talents and foster a servanthood leadership culture;

Lead a team of professional and support staff in Human Resources Office;

Manage the insurance arrangements;

Formulate and execute environmental health and occupational safety policies in order to effectively manage risk at all levels;

Ensure compliance with the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements;

Keep abreast of market trends and best practices in the NGO sector;

Deliver work as assigned; and

Coordinate and work closely and coherently with colleagues as well as internal or external stakeholders to meet the objectives of the Human Resources Office and the organisation as a whole.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or above from a recognised university in Business Administration or Human Resources Management, or related discipline;

At least 10 years of experience in human resources management, with at least 5 years in a managerial role; experience in NGOs or large organisations is advantageous;

Strong organisational and leadership ability with strategic mindset and vision for people development;

Able to work independently and under high pressure;

Possess experience in the administration of insurance programs and staff health and occupational safety;

Outstanding people management skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels;

Excellent in written and spoken English and Chinese languages.

Two-year contract will be offered as a start. Candidates with satisfactory performance will be reappointed to permanent post after the first contract.

Application closes on 13 Nov 2026 or until the post is filled.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence and the information received will be used for the recruitment purpose only.

Candidates not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful, and the application papers will be retained for a maximum period of 6 months.